DBS
Dubois
United States
13,740 km
8,538 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,740 km
8,538 mi / 7,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Boise
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DBS MEL
Airport Name Dubois Municipal Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code DBS MEL
ICAO Code KU41 YMML
City Dubois Melbourne
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Boise Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 5,123 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 44.160000, -112.220000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Dubois (DBS) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubois Municipal Airport (DBS) in Dubois, United States to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,740 kilometers (8,538 miles / 7,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:22 in Dubois, it's 09:22 in Melbourne. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,689 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Dubois Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Dubois (DBS) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dubois Municipal Airport (DBS) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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